A top writers’ festival in Australia has been called off amid controversy over the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a prominent Australian Palestinian activist and author.
The organisers of Adelaide Writers’ Week said on Tuesday that…
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Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises – Dawn
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A shocking amount of plastic is floating in city air
Over the past 20 years, scientists have increasingly identified microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) as a growing form of environmental pollution. These tiny plastic particles have been detected throughout all major parts of the Earth…
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Iran open to nuclear talks with US: Abbas Araghchi – RADIO PAKISTAN
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Dialogue key to resolving political issues: Tariq Fazal – RADIO PAKISTAN
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Couple linked to disgraced former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire banned from managing corporations
Australia’s financial watchdog has banned a husband and wife from managing corporations for the maximum allowable period after the failure of their agribusinesses — one of which was linked to disgraced former NSW MP Daryl Maguire.
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) said Jimmy Yang, also known as Jimmy Liu, and his wife Freda Feng were the directors of three agricultural companies between 2004 and 2025.
Mr Yang was also the director of a personal services company in the same time period.
ASIC said the pair failed to act properly and meet their obligations as company officers, including when Mr Yang offered incentives to Mr Maguire, who was the Member for Wagga Wagga between 1999 and 2018.
Mr Maguire was forced to resign as a result of a corruption inquiry in 2018.
The commission also found Mr Yang and Ms Feng:
- Failed to ensure UWE Hay, United World Enterprises, Griffith and SMU Holdings complied with their statutory obligations to the Australian Taxation Office
- Failed to maintain and keep adequate books and records for UWE Hay and United World Enterprises
- Improperly used their position to withdraw company funds from UWE Hay’s bank accounts without explanation for the use of the funds
- Improperly used their positions by permitting loans to be made from UWE Hay and United World Enterprises to other entities
- Improperly used their positions to allow United World Enterprises to enter into an agreement to sponsor a work visa in exchange for United World Enterprises receiving a financial loan
- Improperly used their positions to sell a vehicle owned by United World Enterprises and use the proceeds to purchase a new vehicle for UWE Hay, and
- Failed to prevent UWE Hay and United World Enterprises from insolvent trading.
ASIC said at the time of its decision, the companies owed a combined total of nearly $57 million, including almost $111,000 to the ATO, $6,500 for employee entitlements, as well as “significant debts to small businesses in the agriculture industry”.
Mr Yang and Ms Feng are both disqualified from managing corporations until December 17, 2030, and have the right to seek a review of the decision through the Administrative Review Tribunal.
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McNeese 94-68 Nicholls (Jan 12, 2026) Game Recap
LAKE CHARLES, La. — — Larry Johnson scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help McNeese beat Nicholls 94-68 on Monday night.
DJ Richards hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 for the Cowboys (14-3, 7-1 Southland Conference),…
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Build Your Capsule Wardrobe at This Old Town La Quinta Boutique
If I could only shop at one store for the rest of my life — which would be challenging, because I have a serious shopping addiction — it would be Mimi & Rae in Old Town La Quinta. Womenswear from this boutique, owned by the mother-daughter…
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No Introduction Needed: Trautwein’s Long Wait To Come Home Is Over
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A couple of years ago, on a sweltering summer afternoon, Phil Trautwein took his family to a place that never drifted far from his mind despite the years away.Trautwein and his wife, Lindsey, had some great times there, and…
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